What do you know? The Guardian (UK) reports Sharon to attend Egypt peace summit.
Mr Sharon's decision to accept the invitation raised hopes that the first direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians for almost four years would take place at the summit.The Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, has invited Mr Sharon and the new Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, to meet at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik next Tuesday. There was no immediate Palestinian comment but it was expected Mr Abbas would be there.
Relations have improved between the Israelis and the Palestinians since Mr Abbas's election early last month. Mr Abbas has managed to secure a de facto ceasefire from militants, with Israel responding by scaling back some military operations.
New York Times also reports. (subscription required)
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